Radiator sizing?
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From: Fort Worth, TX
Radiator sizing? The LS1 in my celica is cranking and sounding good but I'm having a bit of a problem with the radiator. I can fit 24x16x3" radiator in the front with tons of air flow but a guy I talked to that builds radiators says that won't be enough to cool the engine. I'll be running dual 12" fans and the radiator is a dual pass cross flow. Do you guys think this will be enough? Also, what are some of the nissan guys running since that is a similar setup to mine? Any comments are appreciated.
I believe that radiator will be fine. I have a similar size in mine and the motor has never gone above 210, usually sits right on 180, with a 180 stat. I am runing a 16" puller fan with a 14 inch push for the A/C when it comes on. My radiator is a top to bottom flow, so your cross flow should cool it nicely. Some depends on how radical your motor is. Mine is pretty much stock
Pat
Pat
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My motor is a '01, stock except for a lightweight flywheel and long tube headers. I have an ASP underdrive pulley but I might not put it on now if I have to worry about cooling issues. I'm glad to hear your's is working fine, that gives me much more confidence. Oh, and I'm not running a/c at all so that's one less thing to worry about.
